Dodiya

Dodiya is a village located in Tharad taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Tharad (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Lalpur is the gram panchayat of Dodiya village.

Here you can discover what makes Dodiya unique in its vibrant Tharad-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Dodiya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dodiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dodiya is 507587. The village spans a total geographical area of 562.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385565. Tharad is nearest town to Dodiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dodiya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tharad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dodiya

Population of Dodiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dodiya has a total population of about 2,312, with approximately 1,198 males and 1,114 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 452 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 158 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.07%, with male literacy at about 48.58% and female literacy near 24.69%. There are around 402 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dodiya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dodiya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dodiya. As per the 2011 stats, Dodiya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dodiya

Knowing the nearby villages of Dodiya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dodiya.

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